Course: International tourism

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Course title International tourism
Course code MUPE/2MCR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vaculčíková Zuzana, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Vaculčíková Milena
  • Maráková Vanda, prof. Ing. PhD.
Course content
Definition and development of international tourism, factors of origin and development of MCR Methodology for evaluating the position of the Czech Republic in world tourism The position of tourism in world tourism - geographical-demographic and economic analysis The position of the Czech Republic in international tourism, arrivals of foreign tourists, income from international tourism, departures in international tourism, expenditures on tourism, tourism in the balance of payments Statistical monitoring in CR International organizations in tourism Private subjects of international tourism Promoting sustainability as a necessary condition for tourism Competitiveness in international tourism Current trends and problems of international tourism

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterize the international impact of tourism on the economy of selected countries
characterize the international impact of tourism on the economy of selected countries
describe the fundamental factors influencing the development of international tourism, its competitiveness, and sustainability
describe the fundamental factors influencing the development of international tourism, its competitiveness, and sustainability
evaluate the position of the Czech Republic in relation to global tourism
evaluate the position of the Czech Republic in relation to global tourism
acquire knowledge about significant international organizations operating in the field of tourism
acquire knowledge about significant international organizations operating in the field of tourism
describe current trends and issues in international tourism
describe current trends and issues in international tourism
Skills
perform a comparison of factors influencing the development of international tourism in individual countries
perform a comparison of factors influencing the development of international tourism in individual countries
search for statistical information on the evolution of international tourism in individual countries
search for statistical information on the evolution of international tourism in individual countries
assess the progress of tourism in individual countries based on statistically available data
assess the progress of tourism in individual countries based on statistically available data
conduct an analysis of documents and outputs from statistical monitoring of international tourism organizations
conduct an analysis of documents and outputs from statistical monitoring of international tourism organizations
find and compare indicators from the satellite accounts of the world economy and the satellite accounts of tourism
find and compare indicators from the satellite accounts of the world economy and the satellite accounts of tourism
Recommended literature
  • BERÁNEK, J. a kol. Ekonomika cestovního ruchu.. Praha: Mag Consulting s.r.o,, 2013. ISBN 978-80-86724-46-1.
  • CONRADY, R., BUCK, M. Trends and issues in global tourism 2011.. Heidelberg: Springer,, 2011. ISBN 978-3-642-17766-8.
  • EDGELL, D.L. Managing sustainable tourism: a legacy for the future. Second edition.. London: Routledge, 2016. ISBN 978-1-138-91864-1.
  • FLETCHER, J. Tourism: principles and practice. 5th ed.. Harlow: Pearson, 2013. ISBN 978-0-273-75827-3.
  • HALL, C.M., GÖSSLING, S., SCOTT, D. The Routledge handbook of tourism and sustainability.. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015. ISBN 978-1-138-07147-6.
  • INDROVÁ, J. Mezinárodní cestovní ruch.. Praha: Oeconomica, 2007. ISBN 978-80-245-1287-7.
  • MONDÉJAR JIMÉNEZ, J., FERRARI, G., SEGARRA O?A Val del, M., PEIRÓ SIGNES, A. Sustainable performance and tourism: a collection of tools and best practices. Oxford: Chartridge Books Oxford, 2014. ISBN 978-1-909287-94-5.
  • PALATKOVÁ, M. Mezinárodní turismus. 2. aktualizované a rozšířené vydání.. Praha: Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-4862-7.
  • PALATKOVÁ, M., ZICHOVÁ, J. Ekonomika turismu: turismus České republiky. 2. aktualizované a rozšířené vydání.. Praha: Grada, 2014. ISBN 978-80-247-3643-3.
  • RYGLOVÁ, K., BURIAN, M., VAJČNEROVÁ, I. Cestovní ruch - podnikatelské principy a příležitosti v praxi.. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-4039-3.


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